Global Covid Checks Tighten After China Lifts Zero-Covid
With Beijing ditching its zero-Covid policy, countries worldwide are scrambling to tighten border controls. Spain, the US, Italy, India, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan have all announced fresh Covid screening measures.
UK Warns of New Variant Threat
Health Minister Will Quince has warned the biggest danger isn’t just the virus—but the new variants that could emerge. Britain’s on high alert as the post-zero-Covid ripple effects spread.
Spain and US Crack Down on Chinese Arrivals
- Spain introduces Covid checks on passengers arriving from China.
- US rules kick in from January 5: All travellers from China, Hong Kong, or Macao must provide a negative Covid test taken within two days of their flight.
- Testing applies to all passengers over two years old, including US citizens.
CDC Cites China’s Data Blackout
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acted after a fresh spike in Chinese Covid cases and Beijing’s refusal to share transparent data. The lack of detailed virus sequencing has left health officials in the dark.
